Coperion K-Tron, Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems, and Sly Inc. will host a complimentary in-house demonstration on milling and material handling for chemical, food, pharmaceutical, and mineral applications. The event will be offered twice - on October 14 and October 15 – from 9AM to 3PM at...

The K-PH-ML-D5-KV2 is a vibratory loss-in-weight feeder designed for the low rate addition of difficult-flowing bulk ingredients. The vibratory loss-in-weight feeder offers an easy-to-clean design suitable where quick and easy cleaning is essential. The removable tray and end covers allow...

Tecweigh expands its line of weigh belt feeders for the food industry. The redesigned sanitary feeder offers a fully wash-down, open-design unit to fit most sanitary environments. Whether its whole produce, pasta, or powders, the flexibility in the design offers the customer different belt...

The Rotoscoop is a self-cleaning rotary airlock feeder that can feed or discharge wet, sticky materials that tend to build-up on most surfaces. The synchronized cleaning blades sweep each pocket on every revolution to clean any remaining material and guarantee that the pocket is emptied. This...

The Vibra Screw Versifeeder now offers rear screw removal, permitting cleaning and screw size changes away from the process side. Disassembly is accomplished without tools and in a matter of minutes. All drive train components maintain their alignment and integrity during disassembly and reassembly...

TX-Type tubular screw feeders and conveyors are versatile with a suitable surface finishing grade appropriate for application in the food industry. Manufactured from stainless steel, these feeders ensure minimum material residue. They are usually installed beneath silos or FIBC dischargers to feed...

Loss-in-weight feeders have evolved from the crude devices of the late 1940s to sophisticated machines capable of feeding at continuous accuracies down to 0.2 percent of sample size at a 2 sigma confidence level (depending on material). Due to the nature of their operation, loss-in-weight feeders...

The Need
Alumina is a fine powder that is used in the manufacture of aluminum, abrasives, refractory material, and various household products. Large users of alumina often arrange to have it shipped to their plants in 100-ton capacity railcars. The quality and consistency of the alumina, which...

There are many types of feeders available today. The most widely used include rotary valves, vibratory trays/tubes, belts, and screw feeders. The type of feeder to be selected for a particular application is dependant upon several factors. First, it is essential to clearly define the application...